{"id":973,"date":"2024-08-10T07:50:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T06:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web1.gu.edu.pk\/?page_id=973"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:24:34","slug":"faculty-of-arts-social-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/faculty-of-arts-social-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty of Arts &#038; Social Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"973\" class=\"elementor elementor-973\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c3365b elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0c3365b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fcc6f1\" data-id=\"8fcc6f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-768b3b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"768b3b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gomal University<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c642bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c642bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84c7c60 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84c7c60\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-03ff46d\" data-id=\"03ff46d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe364d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bbe364d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d1017f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d1017f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1d329a\" data-id=\"e1d329a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad0f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2ad0f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa2ea5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa2ea5c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa5a9f3\" data-id=\"aa5a9f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b180156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b180156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2b39e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2b39e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences at Gomal University stands as a cornerstone of intellectual and cultural exploration, offering a rich array of programs that delve into the complexities of human society, behavior, and culture. This faculty encompasses diverse departments, including English, Urdu, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Islamic Studies, each providing a unique perspective on the social sciences and humanities.<\/p><p>The faculty is committed to fostering a deep understanding of social, political, and cultural dynamics through a combination of rigorous academic coursework, critical analysis, and practical application. Students are encouraged to engage with contemporary issues, develop strong analytical and communication skills, and cultivate a global perspective. The faculty\u2019s experienced and dedicated educators guide students in exploring both classical theories and modern developments in their fields, promoting interdisciplinary learning and research.<\/p><p>State-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped libraries and research centers, support the academic journey, ensuring students have access to the resources they need to excel. The Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences also emphasizes community engagement and ethical leadership, preparing graduates to become thoughtful, informed, and proactive members of society. Through its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, the faculty plays a vital role in shaping future leaders and thinkers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f0530b\" data-id=\"3f0530b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2288402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2288402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Departments<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-441f1f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"441f1f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-economics\/\">Department of Economics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-islamic-study-arabic\/\">Department Arabic &amp; Islamic Study<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-english-literature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Department of English <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-english-literature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Language and Literature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-ier\/\">Institute of Education &amp; Research (IER)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-sports-science-physical-education\/\">Department of Sports Science and Physical Education<\/a><\/li><li>Department of Mass Communication<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/index.php\/department-of-pak-studies\/\">Department of Pak Study<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8202b89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8202b89\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2112ada\" data-id=\"2112ada\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c95585f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c95585f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d359c36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d359c36\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2dd4a66\" data-id=\"2dd4a66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50532c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50532c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dean's Message<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a7ca2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33a7ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the Dean of the Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences at Gomal University, I am honored to welcome you to our vibrant academic community. Our faculty is a cornerstone of intellectual exploration and cultural understanding, offering diverse programs that equip students with the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills needed to navigate and contribute to our complex world.<\/p><p>We are proud to host a range of disciplines, including English, Urdu, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Islamic Studies. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience, blending traditional knowledge with contemporary insights. We encourage our students to engage deeply with social, cultural, and political issues, fostering a spirit of inquiry and innovation that extends beyond the classroom.<\/p><p>Our mission is not only to educate but also to inspire. We aim to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to lead and serve in a diverse and changing world. Through research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, we strive to make meaningful contributions to society and address the pressing challenges of our time.<\/p><p>I invite you to explore the many opportunities our faculty offers and to join us in our pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and social impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b818fe\" data-id=\"2b818fe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c67f9e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c67f9e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6148d2ae-6b08-42d9-9708-b6449355d626.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2557\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6148d2ae-6b08-42d9-9708-b6449355d626.webp 300w, http:\/\/gu.edu.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6148d2ae-6b08-42d9-9708-b6449355d626-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c47b3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c47b3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Muhammad Niamat Ullah Babar<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gomal University Faculty of Arts &amp; 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